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Hemophilia is a lifelong bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. People
with haemophilia do not have enough clothing factor, a protein in blood that control
bleeding.
A Person with haemophilia does not bleed faster than anyone else but bleeding may last
longer. The main danger is uncontrolled internal bleeding that starts spontaneously or
result from injury. Bleeding into joints and muscles can cause stiffness, pain, severe joint
damage, disability, and sometimes death.
What are the signs of Hemophilia?
Bleeding into muscles and joints, especially the knees, elbows, and ankles
Big bruises
Serious internal bleeding into vital organs, most commonly after a serious trauma